Ryan Thomas

Ryan Thomas is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in engineering and project management within the defense and academic sectors. Currently serving as Senior Professional Staff and Project Manager at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory since August 2023, Ryan has held notable positions including Deputy Office Chief at the United States Department of Defense and Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy. With a robust background that includes directing research in cognitive networking, spectrum exploitation, and electronic warfare, Ryan has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and managed significant research budgets. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech, a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.